Amazon Leo will launch in South Africa in 2027, beating Starlink in Musk’s homeland
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Amazon Leo agreeing to South Africa's Black-ownership rules where Starlink has not shows how regulatory alignment can be a competitive weapon in satellite internet. If you're planning connectivity-dependent products in emerging markets, vendor selection now includes political and licensing durability, not just bandwidth and price.
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